Scotch Malt Whisky Society G4.2

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ATTRACTIVE SPIRIT IN A CLOAK OF OAK

A 28 year old single grain whisky from the largest grain distillery in Scotland; 55.4% matured in a refill hogshead

Flavour profile:  Old & dignified

Outturn:  218 bottles

Panel's tasting note: "The oak has a make or break impact on grain whisky – and we found abundant wood on the nose – dunnage warehouses and a French polisher’s workshop – plus corn cobs, tobacco leaf, Manuka honey,candy floss, vanilla, chocolate-coated marshmallows, pineapple and rum truffles. It became more buttery with water (marmalade on toast,buttered crumpets) with spun sugar, shoe polish and charcoal embers. The palate held our interest – bourbon-like sweetness (butterscotch, chocolate, peanut brittle, caramel, honey-glazed ham) with slightly bitter hints of cocoa powder, tobacco and leather and a pleasant oaky dryness insinuating resin and wood-sap. From the biggest distillery in Scotland."

Drinking tip: "A good mood dram - perhaps to enjoy along with your favourite music CDs"

750 ml